European Commission reports on its work in 2014 to promote the rights of older people

The European Commission published in May 8th its annual report, which shows how the EU and its Member States have given effect to the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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The Charter of Fundamental Rights binds EU institutions in all their actions: when they adopt laws and policies, when they manage EU funds, as well as in their external actions. EU member states are also obliged to respect the Charter when they implement EU law at the national level. The European Commission has to prepare an annual report on the application of the Charter to show what has been achieved by the EU and the Member States. The Commission's report is accompanied by a Staff Working Document, which explains in details all EU actions across the areas of rights protected by the Charter.

AGE Platform Europe will continue to build awareness among senior citizens on the importance and impact of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and work with the European Commission, the Fundamental Rights Agency and the European Parliament, to ensure that they promote the rights of older people to the extent of their competences.

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